Trainee Recruitment Consultant — Real Estate & Property

About TRS Resourcing

Founded in 2017, TRS Resourcing began as a single-desk operation in Carlton, specialising in supplying highly skilled tradespeople to blue-collar manufacturing sectors.

Over time, we’ve grown to operate from Melbourne and Sydney, servicing a diverse and expanding client base.

Our core values, personal service, honesty, integrity, professionalism, and hard work, guide everything we do. We invest in top technology and ongoing training to deliver a nimble, high-quality recruitment experience. Every team member at TRS is expected to embody these values as we continue to scale.
The Role

We are seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant — Property Development, Construction & Real Estate.

In this role, you will continue to build on the foundation started in March 2025 and specialise in real estate, property development, and construction roles.

You will report directly to the Managing Director (Tavis Shearer), who brings over 25 years of recruitment experience, and operate from our Melbourne CBD office.

Key responsibilities:

• Source and screen candidates for roles in property development, construction, real estate & related trades
• Develop and grow a client base of developers, builders, project managers, site managers, contract administrators, etc.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing, screening, interviewing, placing)
• Build and manage your own desk, growing it over time
• Use a combination of digital sourcing, social media, networking, and CRM management
• Provide excellent candidate and client service — follow up, feedback, and aftercare

To succeed, you’ll need to be resilient, self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. A key part of success is building strong relationships, presenting confidently, and remaining organised under pressure.

We welcome candidates from sales, agency, travel, or other client-facing backgrounds — all you need is the aptitude, attitude, and willingness to learn. Full training will be provided; no prior recruitment experience is required.

Training & Support

• A 13-week foundational training program to set you up for success
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from senior leadership
• Access to our in-house branding & social media team to support your personal brand
• Use of our JobAdder CRM, combined with digital onboarding tools
• RCSA-aligned training & certification

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• 14% superannuation paid on both base and commission
• Apple / iMac equipment (if required)
• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Fast career progression — you’ll truly own your desk
• Exposure to the high-growth property development, construction & real estate sectors
• Supportive, values-driven team culture

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, along with a short cover letter (optional) explaining why you’re drawn to this role and how your skills would translate. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander candidates — we believe in building a diverse and inclusive team.

Our team's culture is built on the foundation of honesty and straightforwardness. No matter the job listings, you will always know it's an open position from us!

Join us, grow with us, and build something meaningful.

Tavis Shearer

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